Urdaibai Bird Center

Property building, Nearby landmark, Natural landscape, View (from property/room), Lake view

Nearby landmark, Spring, Natural landscape, View (from property/room), Lake view, Landmark view, Mountain view, River view

Property building, Nearby landmark, Off site, Night, Natural landscape, Lake view, Landmark view, Mountain view, River view

Natural landscape, View (from property/room), Animals, Lake view, Landmark view

8.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(277 Ratings)

Hotel in Basque Country

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

Located in Gautegiz Arteaga, within 37 km of Funicular de Artxanda and 37 km of Catedral de Santiago, Urdaibai Bird Center provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Basque Country

Nearby attractions

San Mamés

25.4 mi

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

24 mi

Nacedero Urederra Baquedano

76.1 mi

Federico Moyua enparantza

24.3 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 182 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

2 Single • 182 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

2 Single • 182 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 182 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 182 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

££££

Urdaibai Bird Center

££££

8.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(277 Ratings)

Hotel in Basque Country

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Basque Country

Nearby attractions

San Mamés

25.4 mi

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

24 mi

Nacedero Urederra Baquedano

76.1 mi

Federico Moyua enparantza

24.3 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 182 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

2 Single • 182 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

2 Single • 182 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 182 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 182 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(277 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

No hay dos sin tres

Es un alojamiento ideal si te gustan las aves. Hay un ventanal que se abre a toda la laguna de Orueta, con catalejos disponibles para los huéspedes las 24 horas. Un lujo ver cómo amanece desde ahí. Las habitaciones son sencillas y originales, la cama muy cómoda y todo muy limpio. Y el personal de 10. Yo es la tercera vez que me alojó aquí. El entorno una maravilla si te gustan la Naturaleza y las aves.

Que me tenía que ir :)

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Extraordinary setting amidst the birds.

The location is absolutely stunning. Being able to watch the wildlife at all hours of the day is very special. The rooms are very clean and well-kept. Good breakfast options. The neighboring towns are breathtaking as are the beaches. And the Castillo de Arteaga is at a comfortable walking distance. First-class dining experience.

I would suggest adding a small nightstand and lamp to the rooms. This would make the rooms feel more cozy at night.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

A unique place to stay in the heart of nature.

An amazing location to stay at for any birders. Access to the viewing tower as well as the viewing lounge directly from your room. Very good breakfast too and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Amazing guys...

This is one of the most memorable experiences ever. For all nature lovers such a place is a must-visit. I wish we had more days there.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

very original and interesting stay

a wonderful idea of providing rooms within a bird center! Rowen at the reception is exceptionally warm, smart and knowledgeable.

no food for the evening, even no opportunity to order something. not convenient for nature lovers without using a car.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Great location, could've been a great experience.

The Bird Center is in a beautiful location, overlooking the bioreserve. The rooms are rather small, and the beds aren't very big, but they are comfy and provide everything you need. Opening the window lets you hear the many birds. To see them, you go to the observation area, privately for guests, one floor above the one for visitors. There are some decent quality scopes you can use. Access to the watching tower when the centre is closed is nice too. Watching the reserve and the bay preparing for the night, with a beautiful sunset and the next day watching as the mist gradually uncovered the wonderfull landscape before us was certainly one of the highlights of our stay in the area. Breakfast was very good as well. Friendly breakfast-person too.

No lights in the room upon arrival. Notified immediately and they would check. When the center closed they still didn't work and there was nobody left. Luckily we could contact them through WhatsApp and the friendly person managed to send someone over to fix it on this saturday night. Thanks again. We were also unlucky as there was a rock concert going on only a few hundred meters away. (and not a great one either). I imagine it could have been a great experience enjoying the evening in the quiet of this beautiful place, yet I guess we'll have to return one day to verify this. Staff at the desk was very friendly. The people at the observation window weren't very talkative. One was invested giving a private tour to the pretty lady, and the other didn't seem very interested giving any explication about the reserve or the birds. The place is great, but our experience could've been better.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

The highlight of my 10 days on the Basque Coast was a 24 hour period at this gem of a place.

We loved staying right within this utterly magnificent nature sanctuary. There was so much to do, so much to see. The observation areas for residents are exceptional. It was especially gratifying to see flocks of birds appearing at dusk to roost. Bird lovers, put this place on your bucket list and spend at least a night. The rooms are immaculate and very comfortable. Everything at this facility is of the highest standard.

Can't think of anything to criticize.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Unique and wonderful experience

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Amazing to wake up by the sound of hunderds of birds!

Being all by yourself at the birdcenter at night.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Knowledgeable and helpful people here

Fantastic birding location. Lovely simple hostel room, great setup with the observation decks containing really top end scopes. The hides are well done. Overall couldn’t recommend it enough

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

This is the right place to visit if you like nature/birds. Confortable rooms and sustainable building. Great staff!

beautifully designed, sustainable and very confortable room. Many nature-related activities around.

nothing really

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

the bird reserve is a wonderful experience

the staff are wonderful! so helpful and kind. the breakfast was great. we had a problem and the staff helped us out with kindness. very knowledgeable about the birds. I recommend this place.

9.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Superb

Perfect location for bird-viewing - even better as you have as a guest to use the viewing facilites exclusively before and after the center opens or is closed for the public! Excellent and very knowledgeable staff - perfect!

Only little downside is the quite small and narrow bed (being 1.79m tall).

8.3 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Very good

Great location, beautiful view from the breakfast room over Urdaibai. Friendly staff. In the museum on the ground floor, professional ornithologists are present to answer questions. ♿️ there is an adapted room for wheelchair users. The building is accessible. Bird observation from the main building is perfectly possible.

The bedrooms nor the breakfast room were perfectly clean. Concerning hygiene there is room for improvement. ♿️ in the adapted bedroom, you cannot position the wheelchair alongside the bed, since the bed is too close to the wall. Some improvements can be made concerning accessibility of the outside observation huts.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

My expectations were surpassed, I found peace, quiet and an adventure friendly location.

Very decent breakfast in an exceptional surrounding, where nature is at an arms reach.

Everything was excellent.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Basque Country?

The average price for a rental in Basque Country is £77 per night. This rental is £183 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Urdaibai Bird Center. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Urdaibai Bird Center pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Urdaibai Bird Center?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, wheelchair accessible, and garden.

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Urdaibai Bird Center

Hotel in Basque Country

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Basque Country

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Urdaibai Bird Center

Hotel in Basque Country

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Basque Country

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Basque Country?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Urdaibai Bird Center pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Urdaibai Bird Center?

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